Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 37Get this manual
Decal Application Decal Removal
1Mark decal location before removal to assure proper alignment of new decal2Carefully soften decal and decal adhesive with heat gun or heat blower while removing old decal3Clean decal contact area with 1:1 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water4Thoroughly dry decal contact area and check for completely cleaned surface
DECAL APPLICATION 1Mix 12 ounce (16 ml) of dish washing liquid in one gallon (4 I) of cool water to use as wetting solutionNOTE: Leave protective masking, if present, on the face of decal until final steps of decal installationThis will ensure that the vinyl decal keeps it's shape during installation
2Place the decal face down on clean work surface and remove the paper backing from "adhesive side" of decal3Using spray bottle, flood the entire "adhesive side" of the decal with the pre-mixed wetting solution4Flood area where the decal will bepositioned with wetting solution5Position pre-wetted decal on wetted surface and slide into position6Starting at the center of the decal, "lightly" squeegee out the air bubbles and wetting solution with overlapping strokes to the outer edge of the decalContinue going over the decal surface until all wrinkles are gone and adhesive bonds to the cowl surface7Wipe decal surface with soft paper towel or cloth8Wait 1015 minutes9Starting at one corner, "carefully and slowly" pull the masking off the decal surface at 180 angleNOTE: To remove any remaining bubbles, pierce the decal at one end of the bubble with stick pin and press out the entrapped air or wetting solution with your thumb (moving toward the puncture)